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. >>> survivors from newtown connecticut shooting are getting back to head back to school. they will not return to the same school. they will attend classes in a neighboring town. classes will begin tomorrow but there is an open house today for parents and students. >>> a connecticut lawyer is dropping his request to sue his state over the sandy hook school shooting. irving originally accused the state of failing to protect students. he was planning to ask for $100 million on damages on behalf of a six-year-old girl who survived the massacre. he has gotten dozens of threatening messages about trying to profit from the tragedy. >>> the sanctions include a $60 million fine to finance child abuse prevention grants. pennsylvania lawmakers objected to using the fine. sandusky is currently serving a sentence of 30 years. íí investigators in france are looking for the thieves who robbed an apple store on new years eve in paris. the armed robberies went into the flag ship store monday night when police were keeping tabs on ewers eve. the suspects armed own wore masks. they ended
. >>> survivors from newtown connecticut shooting are getting back to head back to school. they will not return to the same school. they will attend classes in a neighboring town. classes will begin tomorrow but there is an open house today for parents and students. >>> a connecticut lawyer is dropping his request to sue his state over the sandy hook school shooting. irving originally accused the state of failing to protect students. he was planning to ask for $100 million on...
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the third thing has to do with the tragedy in connecticut. my day job is we're building a center in bayview to address the impact of adverse childhood experience and exposure to violence and trauma on children. obviously this type of trauma is in a league of its own. but one of the experts we work with is dr. victor care 81 from stanford and he shared with me and i shared with my daughter's school so i want to share with everyone, a lot of us are hearing recommendations on the today show but we benefit from the bayview area with having access to these experts. i want to share these recommendations on children exposed to violence. the first is that we should reduce exposure, children need protection from the media, which is pretty intuitive but a good reminder for me. talking about the event should not be clear but lines of discourse should be open. provide a message of safety and i think that's what we're talking about here, especially the police department represents that. let children know we're here to protect them and it's our responsibil
the third thing has to do with the tragedy in connecticut. my day job is we're building a center in bayview to address the impact of adverse childhood experience and exposure to violence and trauma on children. obviously this type of trauma is in a league of its own. but one of the experts we work with is dr. victor care 81 from stanford and he shared with me and i shared with my daughter's school so i want to share with everyone, a lot of us are hearing recommendations on the today show but we...
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shadow of newtown, connecticut highlights gun sales in the united states and the fight over a subway sandwich. an angry >>> good evening. on i'm ama daetz. developing news from east oakland where police are investigating a shooting that left two people wounded. police were called around about 5:30 after residents called about gunshots. one person was shot at that location. authorities were also called out to secretary of defense shooting location less than a mile away near i-580. they found a vehicle that collided into a pole. driver's side window was shot out and another person was struck by gunfire. both shooting victims took themselves to the hospital. there is no word on conditions or if any suspects have been arrested. >> the father of a petaluma girl found dead in south lake tahoe he now understands the pain that families go through. she was found dead yesterday. her family hosted a fund-raiser to bring support for families forced to deal with missing and exploited children. nick smith was there. >> melissa touched the hearts of so many people. >> evidence of that can be seen h
shadow of newtown, connecticut highlights gun sales in the united states and the fight over a subway sandwich. an angry >>> good evening. on i'm ama daetz. developing news from east oakland where police are investigating a shooting that left two people wounded. police were called around about 5:30 after residents called about gunshots. one person was shot at that location. authorities were also called out to secretary of defense shooting location less than a mile away near i-580. they...
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at this gun buy-back in bridgeport, connecticut. seattle's drive-through gun buy-back program was a victim of success, running out of gift certificates. another gun buy-back is planned for the near future. >> a gun buy-back program in santa mateo netted 680 firearms today. the crowd was so large, organizers started an hour earlier than treased. people received their 100 for a handgun or a rifle and $200 for an assault weapon. organizers received 24 assault weapons. they handed out more than $63,000 today. advertising banner created quite a mess in an fran today. after hour, power has been restored to nearly 2,000 customers. the banner fell off a plane and landed on power lines near fifth and brandon street. crews shut down the streets while they removed the banner. no word on what caused it to fall from the plane, but there were strong wind gusts in the area. a man in michigan walks free from jail, no one even noticed for five days. why authorities had no clue he was missing. plus, a pesky intruder invades a college hoops game. and
at this gun buy-back in bridgeport, connecticut. seattle's drive-through gun buy-back program was a victim of success, running out of gift certificates. another gun buy-back is planned for the near future. >> a gun buy-back program in santa mateo netted 680 firearms today. the crowd was so large, organizers started an hour earlier than treased. people received their 100 for a handgun or a rifle and $200 for an assault weapon. organizers received 24 assault weapons. they handed out more...
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to control gun violence in the wake of the recent mass shooting in sandy hook elementary school in connecticut. president obama wants a report from biden's task force with policy plans by the end of the month. bay area congressman thompson is holding similar meetings here. our reporter will have more on that in ten minutes. >> the petaluma police are warning parents when a man tried to lure a 14-year-old in his car on monday afternoon. investigators say the man asked the girl who attends another girl if she needed a ride and she refused and continued walking. police say the man apologized but insisted she get in the car. she flagged down a passerby for help and the suspect drove off. detectives describe the man as hispanic, approximately 20 to 30, with no facial hair, bald, and a tan complexion and was wearing a black t-shirt. >> this morning, oakland police will reveal details on the second theft in two months at the oakland museum of california. this time, burglars stole an $800,000 golden box which happened on monday morning. the burglars stole a piece of quartz from the gold rush era. >> a
to control gun violence in the wake of the recent mass shooting in sandy hook elementary school in connecticut. president obama wants a report from biden's task force with policy plans by the end of the month. bay area congressman thompson is holding similar meetings here. our reporter will have more on that in ten minutes. >> the petaluma police are warning parents when a man tried to lure a 14-year-old in his car on monday afternoon. investigators say the man asked the girl who attends...
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the proposals compiled by a task force led by the vice president formed after connecticut school tragedy. >> americans of every background stand up and say enough. we suffered too much and care too much about our children to allow this to continue and then, change will come. >> that is what it's going to take. >> the president allies are dampening expectations on key components of the law. rules that the ban on assault weapons. >> here in california new legislation is been announced to protect the try pri vassy of citizen who's choose to legally own a firearm after a journalist published names and addresses of thousands of new yorker was gun permits. nanette? >> well, california already has an assault weapons ban and a 10 round limit on ammunition. state lawmakers here want to do more.c >> we're lightntnuç years ahead. >> the brady campaign considers california having the toughest laws in the country. still, the newtown, connecticut massacre is prompting lawmakers to propose measure goesing further than the president's package of reforms. state senator wants california to do background
the proposals compiled by a task force led by the vice president formed after connecticut school tragedy. >> americans of every background stand up and say enough. we suffered too much and care too much about our children to allow this to continue and then, change will come. >> that is what it's going to take. >> the president allies are dampening expectations on key components of the law. rules that the ban on assault weapons. >> here in california new legislation is...
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biden is heading up a task force created after the shooting in connecticut that killed 20 schoolchildren. those taking part in the talks include the brady campaign to end gun violence and two survivors of the virginia tech shooting. >> i want it clear to the american public on with of the president we are reaching out to all parties on whatever side of this debate you fall. the president is going to act. >> walmart stores will join talks at the white house tomorrow because they are one of the biggest gun sellers. the president has asked biden to deliver a policy proposal by the end of the month. >> and meteorologist mike nicco is back with the forecast. >> lost cloud cover. the system has the potential to produce snow down to 1,000 feet but there will not be many showers. i will show you the freezing temperatures that are coming for most of us as we head back into the accweather seven-day forecast. >> could a cheap are i phone be on the >> san rafael, south bay, pleasanton and all the bay area this is abc7 news. >> a tragic outcome to what was supposed to be a thrill ride. the accident i
biden is heading up a task force created after the shooting in connecticut that killed 20 schoolchildren. those taking part in the talks include the brady campaign to end gun violence and two survivors of the virginia tech shooting. >> i want it clear to the american public on with of the president we are reaching out to all parties on whatever side of this debate you fall. the president is going to act. >> walmart stores will join talks at the white house tomorrow because they are...
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they will be looking into ways to prevent mass shootings like the ones in newtown connecticut. you may also remember she was seriously wounded by gun fire in 1978 when she and the then congresswoman were investigating the people's temple cut. ryan and several others were killed. >> the former congresswoman gabrielle giffords visited new town connecticut today. you can see her husband, former astronaut mark kelly in these scenes here. gifford did not appear publicly but met privately with family of those killed last month. the former congresswoman suffered severe head injuries after being shot at close range during a mass shooting in tucson two years ago. >> a wet outlook for part of the weekend. in just seven minutes i'll give you the details time line for when you can see showers in the area where you live. >> new federal rules on food safety but why activists say you are still at risk. >> but right after the break, four suspects facing charges in the murder of a south bay business man. the latest as they go before the judge >>> for the first time three men charged with murder
they will be looking into ways to prevent mass shootings like the ones in newtown connecticut. you may also remember she was seriously wounded by gun fire in 1978 when she and the then congresswoman were investigating the people's temple cut. ryan and several others were killed. >> the former congresswoman gabrielle giffords visited new town connecticut today. you can see her husband, former astronaut mark kelly in these scenes here. gifford did not appear publicly but met privately with...
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this part of connecticut is getting blanketed in snow. it started last month when the connecticut parent teachers association asked for snow in a press release. the release, which went out to fellow pta members across the country, requested handmade snowflakes for sandy hook to create a winter wonderland at the new school the kids moved into. two days later, the pta got its first delivery. >> we were so excited, we started to say, let's take a picture of it; look at this, we have a box already. >> reporter: jim accomando is the state association president. when did you start to realize what you had gotten yourself into? >> day 2. >> reporter: day 2. >> and then day 3, and then day 4. >> reporter: this is just astounding! we're now on day 25, and the entire lobby is stuffed floor to ceiling. can i just look around? >> yes, absolutely. >> reporter: the entire office cramped end to end. >> literally an avalanche of snow. we are buried in mail. >> reporter: and you're not even seeing the semi loads the post office has yet to deliver. >> this
this part of connecticut is getting blanketed in snow. it started last month when the connecticut parent teachers association asked for snow in a press release. the release, which went out to fellow pta members across the country, requested handmade snowflakes for sandy hook to create a winter wonderland at the new school the kids moved into. two days later, the pta got its first delivery. >> we were so excited, we started to say, let's take a picture of it; look at this, we have a box...
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before the senate judiciary committee which is holding the first hearings on gun control since the connecticut school massacre. congress is look at everything from universal background checks to a new assault weapons ban. after today's hearings, giffords and her husband met with the president at the white house. >>> in newtown, connecticut, tonight, hundreds of people packed a public hearing on gun control. >> jesse was 6 years old. >> reporter: scarlet lewis brought a photograph of her 6-year-old son, jesse. he was among those killed. >> together we can turn this tragedy into the event that turned the tie. >> reporter: the bipartisan panel is considering policy changes following the december 14th massacre. many spoke in favor of new gun law, a few against. >> the lawless do not observe gun controls restrictions or regulations. and this leaves good and lawful citizens at an unjust disadvantage against the lawless. >> reporter: david wheeler lost his son benjamin to adam lanza's bullets that day. he argued that gun control laws must consider those who suffer mental illness >> that a person with
before the senate judiciary committee which is holding the first hearings on gun control since the connecticut school massacre. congress is look at everything from universal background checks to a new assault weapons ban. after today's hearings, giffords and her husband met with the president at the white house. >>> in newtown, connecticut, tonight, hundreds of people packed a public hearing on gun control. >> jesse was 6 years old. >> reporter: scarlet lewis brought a...
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among those in attendance, 100 parents from newtown, connecticut. vice president joe biden is spearheading a public push for new laws that would strengthen background checks, limit high capacity magazines and ban assault weapons. the nra has said it would fight the proposals insisting bans make no one safer. the senate is scheduled it begin hearings on the issue this coming wednesday. >> san jose may soon start handing out bonuses to keep cops on the force. city councilmen stan la card doe and pete constant are proposing the idea and they say with so many cops leaving san jose, the city should consider giving officers 8% retention bonuses. >> it's critical for to us convey a strong message to all the rank and file we val i their hard work and serious risks they take and we're trying to do what we can within our means. we had to cut. now we think we have some money so let's do what we can to keep the wheels on. >> the idea comes with a price tag of $7.5 million. leaders of san jose's police officer's union say they aren't sure what to make of the pro
among those in attendance, 100 parents from newtown, connecticut. vice president joe biden is spearheading a public push for new laws that would strengthen background checks, limit high capacity magazines and ban assault weapons. the nra has said it would fight the proposals insisting bans make no one safer. the senate is scheduled it begin hearings on the issue this coming wednesday. >> san jose may soon start handing out bonuses to keep cops on the force. city councilmen stan la card...
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. >>> it has been one month since sandy hook elementary massacre in new town connecticut. president obama marked the somber moment with a new call for tighter gun control. >> if there is a step we can take that will save even one child from what happened in new town we should take that step. we have to have stronger background checks that we can do a much better job in terms of keeping these magazine clips with high capacity out of the hands of folks who shouldn't have them. >> the president intends to lay out his plans for curbing gun violence later this week. nra is promising strong resistance. >>> most school aged kids used to only have an occasional fire drill. now san francisco schools are adding another. active shooter drills. san francisco police department is gearing up for the possibility of a school gunman by getting digital maps of all the campus buildings. police say the floor plans will help them in the chaotic early moments of a school shooting. >> make it available online on a secure website, two personnel responding, so we can get there once we get there, w
. >>> it has been one month since sandy hook elementary massacre in new town connecticut. president obama marked the somber moment with a new call for tighter gun control. >> if there is a step we can take that will save even one child from what happened in new town we should take that step. we have to have stronger background checks that we can do a much better job in terms of keeping these magazine clips with high capacity out of the hands of folks who shouldn't have them....
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. >> reporter: they talked about the mass shooting in newtown connecticut and they talked about their own bay areas. >>> they had a gun surrender event and was skill back in exchange for the weapons. last week the county collected 827 gun owners and the event had to run out of money. they hope to pay off those vouchers by february 15th. >>> and san mateo is hosting a gun buy back and any one can surrender weapons no questions asked and up to $200 is offered for an a all an assault weapon. >>> it does look good approaching the 880 split and we are looking at some pretty food commutes if you are getting on the road early. and from the east bed, no trouble on the bridge itself. nice start for all the major freeways. >>> some higher clouds are coming in although it will inch its way towards us and turning partly cloudy to mostly patchy and we have 2s and 30s and 40s and temperatures seemed to hold up but in the morning and clouds will slowly increase more of a westerly breeze. and that will be scran gilroy will be close los gatos 66 and pleasanton 65. a little more cloudiness, looks like
. >> reporter: they talked about the mass shooting in newtown connecticut and they talked about their own bay areas. >>> they had a gun surrender event and was skill back in exchange for the weapons. last week the county collected 827 gun owners and the event had to run out of money. they hope to pay off those vouchers by february 15th. >>> and san mateo is hosting a gun buy back and any one can surrender weapons no questions asked and up to $200 is offered for an a...
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. >>> a florida professor is sparking outrage in newtown connecticut and across the country. some people are saying he should be fired. >>> in san francisco, you are living on shaky ground. >>> there are new concerns about whether it is safe to eat fish. researchers found after checking the air of fish eaters in eight countries. -- researchers found after checking the hair of fish heater in eight countries, we will have more on that stay tuned. [ male announcer ] the career landscape of america is changing. new jobs are here, and by 2025, we could have millions more that demand qualified college graduates. many in the bay area. at devry university, our market-responsive bachelor's and master's degree programs can give you what you need to succeed in today's careers and the ones on the horizon. get the know how you need for a new tomorrow at our 4 bay area locations, online or both. learn more at devry.edu. and let nothing stand in your way. . >>> welcome back to the ktvu channel 2 morning news. some people are calling for a florida professor to be fired because of his controv
. >>> a florida professor is sparking outrage in newtown connecticut and across the country. some people are saying he should be fired. >>> in san francisco, you are living on shaky ground. >>> there are new concerns about whether it is safe to eat fish. researchers found after checking the air of fish eaters in eight countries. -- researchers found after checking the hair of fish heater in eight countries, we will have more on that stay tuned. [ male announcer ] the...
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former arizona congresswoman gabrielle giffords will travel to connecticut. two years ago she was wounded by a gunman in a mass shooting in tucson. tonight, a benefit concert for the sandy hook elementary school victims is held at new vision church. >> the u.s. labor department is set to release the latest monthly jobs report in an hour. some predict the unemployment rate for december will remain at 7.7 percent. economists forecast that employees or employers added 155,000 jobs last month. three reports released yesterday show companies may have continued to hire although the white house and congress were battling over the fiscal cliff. >> this morning a warning is going out to anyone who dropped off mail at the main post office recently in almeda. a big, box was stolen last weekend which was next to a parking lot. it is unclear when it was stolen or when workers last picked up the mail from it. check to see if any mail you sent has arrived. they advise customers to check credit cards and bank statements for unusual activists. >> crews are working in san fran
former arizona congresswoman gabrielle giffords will travel to connecticut. two years ago she was wounded by a gunman in a mass shooting in tucson. tonight, a benefit concert for the sandy hook elementary school victims is held at new vision church. >> the u.s. labor department is set to release the latest monthly jobs report in an hour. some predict the unemployment rate for december will remain at 7.7 percent. economists forecast that employees or employers added 155,000 jobs last...
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debate has intensified since 20 children and 6 adults were shot to death at sandy hook elementary in connecticut. john nap takes a look behind the argument. >> reporter: the tragedy at sandy hook may have as vice president biden has said, forever changed the american political climate. >> i don't think anything has touched the heart of the american people so profoundly as seeing those and learning of those young children, not only being shot but riddled with bullets. >> reporter: even this tragedy may not guilty over ride the un- - may not over ride the unspoken issues that may under lay the debate. in one case, sandy hook is being exploited. >> there is some truth to that because on a place like oakland we had 131, 132 murders last year, they were not proposing gun bands, belying the fact that children were killed here too. >> if you are going to solve the problem there is two things you have to do, get to the root of the problem and virtually in all these cases that is a mental health problem. we have a mental health system that is collapsed and second you have to provide security. >> honest t
debate has intensified since 20 children and 6 adults were shot to death at sandy hook elementary in connecticut. john nap takes a look behind the argument. >> reporter: the tragedy at sandy hook may have as vice president biden has said, forever changed the american political climate. >> i don't think anything has touched the heart of the american people so profoundly as seeing those and learning of those young children, not only being shot but riddled with bullets. >>...
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particularly after the mass shooting in new town, connecticut one month ago today. his special task force, aimed at coming up with solutions. has been busy. the president is acknowledging an uphill fight in congress. so now he's looking at actions he can take on his own to fight gun violence. >> "if we can save even one kid's life.have to take that step." >> pam: the vice-president has been holding a series of meetings. including this one with cabinet members. some of the ideas on the table. reinstate the expired ban on assault weapons. limit magazines which have more than 10 rounds. and ensure better access to mental health care. >> secretary of state hillary clinton is going to testify in front of the house foreign affairs committe later this month. about the deadly september 11th libya attack. clinton will answer questions about the raid that killed u-s ambassador chris stevens and three other american citizens. she was scheduled to testify last month but was hospitalized after doctors discovered a blood clot in her head following a concussion. clinton plans to s
particularly after the mass shooting in new town, connecticut one month ago today. his special task force, aimed at coming up with solutions. has been busy. the president is acknowledging an uphill fight in congress. so now he's looking at actions he can take on his own to fight gun violence. >> "if we can save even one kid's life.have to take that step." >> pam: the vice-president has been holding a series of meetings. including this one with cabinet members. some of the...
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. >>> ahead, an issue dividing neighbors of sandy hook elementary in connecticut. there are odds over the future of the school. the options being considered. >> plus... the latest controversy over the military movie, "zero dark thir hmm, it says here that cheerios helps lower cholesterol as part of a heart healthy diet. that's true. ...but you still have to go to the gym. ♪ the one and only, cheerios ...and now... you! [ giggles ] ♪ the one and only, cheerios >> ama: resident0s newtown connecticut met to discuss the future of sandy hook elementary school. some want the building torn down but one man, who went to school there in the 50s, says that would be, quote, like saying to evil, you've won. he favors demolishing only the areas where people were killed, like columbine high school in colorado after that 1999 mass shooting. >>> bay area human rights activists protested the 11th 11th anniversary of the opening of the u.s. prison camp on guantanamo bay today. a protester posed as a detainee at the golden gate bridge. the groups, code pink and world can't wait,
. >>> ahead, an issue dividing neighbors of sandy hook elementary in connecticut. there are odds over the future of the school. the options being considered. >> plus... the latest controversy over the military movie, "zero dark thir hmm, it says here that cheerios helps lower cholesterol as part of a heart healthy diet. that's true. ...but you still have to go to the gym. ♪ the one and only, cheerios ...and now... you! [ giggles ] ♪ the one and only, cheerios >>...
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. >>> residents of newtown, connecticut are debating the future of sandy hook elementary school. reopen it or tear it down? the site of last month's mass shooting killed 20 children and six adults. it's still a crime scene. sandy hook students and teachers are holding classes at school in a neighboring town. yesterday newtown residents packed the high school auditorium to discuss what to do with the school now. >> i don't think it should [ indiscernible ] [ inaudible ] >> residents discussed the possibility of tearing the school down or demolishing only the portion where people died. some say it should stay standing and reopen. school officials plan to meet privately with victims' families for their input. >>> after the mass murder at sandy hook public schools in san francisco are readying safety drills for students and teachers. district officials are working with police to carry out an active shooter drill for the first time. in addition, police will soon have digital versions of the floor plans for all of san francisco's public schools and those maps will be viewable on smartp
. >>> residents of newtown, connecticut are debating the future of sandy hook elementary school. reopen it or tear it down? the site of last month's mass shooting killed 20 children and six adults. it's still a crime scene. sandy hook students and teachers are holding classes at school in a neighboring town. yesterday newtown residents packed the high school auditorium to discuss what to do with the school now. >> i don't think it should [ indiscernible ] [ inaudible ] >>...
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by children who wrote to them about gun violence following last month's school shooting in newtown, connecticut. many people participating in a gun buy back program went home empty handed. it ran out of money in a little in about an hour. plus how gun owners were compensated after the cash ran out. >>> time is 4:35. the mountain view stickum has yet to -- city council has yet to make a decision on whether to ban food carts downtown. other members discuss the growing popularity showing the trucks serve a grab and go clientele. a former vote will take place at a later date. >>> tickets for the sharks two on sale at 10:00 this morning. the sharks first home game is a week from tomorrow against phoenix. they want to thank their fans for their patience. there are promotions throughout the season including opening night give aways like game worn jerseys and lunch with the team. >> it's good to see them back. >>> time is 4:36. it's also good to see sal. you're starting in the east bay. >> that is right. good morning, brian and pam. traffic on 80 westbound looks pretty good as you dry through. as we're
by children who wrote to them about gun violence following last month's school shooting in newtown, connecticut. many people participating in a gun buy back program went home empty handed. it ran out of money in a little in about an hour. plus how gun owners were compensated after the cash ran out. >>> time is 4:35. the mountain view stickum has yet to -- city council has yet to make a decision on whether to ban food carts downtown. other members discuss the growing popularity showing...
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. >> today is the one month anniversary of the school massacre in newtown, connecticut, remembering the 20 children and six adults gunned down at the sandy hook elementary school. students attend chooses at a different location, there are mixed opinions of re-opening sandy hook elementary school. 200 people attended a meeting yesterday at the local high school to start the dialogue. some want to re-open the school and on the victims. others would rather see the building demolished. more discussion is scheduled later this week. >> in the wake of that tran difficult and other campus shootings, san francisco public schools initiate active shooter drills. officials are working on safety policies in the event of a shooter on school ground. among the preparations are digital floor plans for all san francisco public schools that police can download on their computer. the mapping of the school grounds is critical for first responders. >> police in santa cruz are searching for a man would grab add 12-year-old girl while walking home from school on walnut avenue last friday. police released this
. >> today is the one month anniversary of the school massacre in newtown, connecticut, remembering the 20 children and six adults gunned down at the sandy hook elementary school. students attend chooses at a different location, there are mixed opinions of re-opening sandy hook elementary school. 200 people attended a meeting yesterday at the local high school to start the dialogue. some want to re-open the school and on the victims. others would rather see the building demolished. more...
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recently in newtown, connecticut, where 20 children and six adults were killed at sandy hook elementary school. the president says that he and the vice president are gathering with top law enforcement officials from major cities to hear their views and ideas on how to curb gun violence. >> president obama will travel to las vegas to unveil the plan for immigration reform. today, a bipartisan group of senators will lay out their version. the plan to be announced in half an hour including a path to citizenship if millions of illegal immigrants already in the country covering board security and guest workers. the new plan could face a big hurdle in the house which is dominated by conservative republicans who have shown little interest in easing immigration laws. >> now in san francisco, u.s. supreme court justice sotomayor is getting ready to address a big crowd. she will be at van ness today to discuss her new best-selling memoir. the book recounts her life from a bronx housing project to the federal bench, sotomayor made history becoming the first hispanic and third woman appointed to th
recently in newtown, connecticut, where 20 children and six adults were killed at sandy hook elementary school. the president says that he and the vice president are gathering with top law enforcement officials from major cities to hear their views and ideas on how to curb gun violence. >> president obama will travel to las vegas to unveil the plan for immigration reform. today, a bipartisan group of senators will lay out their version. the plan to be announced in half an hour including a...
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it's our job to put ourselves in harm's way and the cops in connecticut did that. on a very different note -- oh, i'm sorry -- we will be reinitiating our active shooter training that most of us that have been in the department for a while all went through to train for this, but as we're hiring a thousand recruits and working with the school district to make it part of the site we'll make it part of our academy basic training so we don't lose track of that. anybody from the school district is more than welcome to come see how we do it and we're passing out our crisis management hand book that tells when to evacuate and when to remain in place and our presence has been felt tremendously since the date of this incident. we've gotten some very favorable reviews on our two officerses, i know commissioner zucco and a very teary officer loftus were at bayview when officers gritch and cloud very genuinely relayed the accounts of that night when they saved little baby nash, so we will be putting them up for obviously all sorts of recognition, not the least of which will be
it's our job to put ourselves in harm's way and the cops in connecticut did that. on a very different note -- oh, i'm sorry -- we will be reinitiating our active shooter training that most of us that have been in the department for a while all went through to train for this, but as we're hiring a thousand recruits and working with the school district to make it part of the site we'll make it part of our academy basic training so we don't lose track of that. anybody from the school district is...
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happened on connecticut street. the victim was stabbed in the chest but is expected to survive. no one is under arrest. almost two hours earlier police responded to a shooting down the street near the intersection of connecticut and 25th. the victim was shot in the foot. he is now in the hospital and is also expected to survive. no suspects have been arrested there. >>> maritime officials want new regulations for ships moving through the bay after an oil tanker collided with the bay bridge in thick fog on monday. the overseas reymar remains anchored in the bay this morning. the harbor safety committee has ruled that prevents ships from moving in nine critical maneuvering areas if visibility is less than a half mile. well, the bay bridge is not considered one of these critical areas, but that could change. we've learned the coast guard sent a warning to the pilot just before the crash, but maritime experts say there may have been confusion between the pilot and the foreign ship's crew. >> there can be communication problems. there can also be problems with reading the instrumenta
happened on connecticut street. the victim was stabbed in the chest but is expected to survive. no one is under arrest. almost two hours earlier police responded to a shooting down the street near the intersection of connecticut and 25th. the victim was shot in the foot. he is now in the hospital and is also expected to survive. no suspects have been arrested there. >>> maritime officials want new regulations for ships moving through the bay after an oil tanker collided with the bay...
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lawmakers say the connecticut school shooting transformed the country and americans are ready for stricter gun laws. the national rifle association says it has enough support in congress to block any new laws banning assault weapons. >> four local counties are sponsoring a gun guy back tomorrow and marin county is the drop off point. they raised $40,000 to pay for the weapons. officials say cashing in the firearms is a fitting tribute to nonviolence on martin luther king's birthday on tuesday. people can get $200 for a semi-automatic rifle and shotguns and $100 for other firearms. those who turn in violent video games can get up to $10 if there is still money available. locations open tomorrow from 11:00 in the morning until 8:00 p.m. at police stations in the area including st. andrew's church in marin city. >> 25-year-old man accused 6 raping a san francisco woman during a robbery is in custody. he forced his way into the residence on saturday night late. a neighbor called 9-1-1. jones jumped off a balcony but found hiding in the backyard of a home. he faces assault and robbery charges.
lawmakers say the connecticut school shooting transformed the country and americans are ready for stricter gun laws. the national rifle association says it has enough support in congress to block any new laws banning assault weapons. >> four local counties are sponsoring a gun guy back tomorrow and marin county is the drop off point. they raised $40,000 to pay for the weapons. officials say cashing in the firearms is a fitting tribute to nonviolence on martin luther king's birthday on...
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since the connecticut school shooting massacre. and it began with a plea gabrielle giffords. who was severly injured in a mass shooting herself. catherine heenan has more. >> catherine: giffords friends say it took hours of practice for her to get ready for her statement. since being injured in a mass shooting in arizona in 2011.she has trouble walking and speaking. but it was her testimony that many people wanted to hear. her husband mark kelly would later say that if there had been tougher background checks. >> to miniature of tran are dying. too many! too many children are dying....his wife might have been spared. or if there had been a limit on the size of ammunition magazines.the shooting that wounded her might have been more limited. also testifying today. the head of the national rifle association. he didn't give much ground.saying he does 'not' support the expansion of background checks for gun sales. senator dick durbin of illinois also passed on the sad news of one of the latest victims of gun violence in chicago. a 15 year-old honors student named hadiya pendleton.
since the connecticut school shooting massacre. and it began with a plea gabrielle giffords. who was severly injured in a mass shooting herself. catherine heenan has more. >> catherine: giffords friends say it took hours of practice for her to get ready for her statement. since being injured in a mass shooting in arizona in 2011.she has trouble walking and speaking. but it was her testimony that many people wanted to hear. her husband mark kelly would later say that if there had been...
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>>> school safety is now a big issue at bay area schools following the deadly shooting in newtown, connecticut. just yesterday a student was injured in a school shooting in california. >>> the super bowl may not necessarily mean super returns for santa clara. the new 49er stadium is one of the three finalists to host the big game in 2016 or 2017. but the mercury news reports the nfl has given santa clara a new lists of demands. they include tax breaks and leasing the stadium and local venues at much lower rates than normal. santa clara leaders are meeting to discuss if the city can make any money. >>> green bay packers fans are starting to arrive in the bay area. it's hard to miss them. they are decked out in packers colors and have packed several hotels including the sheraton fisherman's wharf. >> loud and proud. you've got to represent. i love it. [ laughter ] not all cities i would probably feel that way. but they are good here. >> sports bars will run specials on game day and at the nfl shop at pier 39 hot item is san francisco answer to the cheese head. a $40, 49ers gold nugget head. tune
>>> school safety is now a big issue at bay area schools following the deadly shooting in newtown, connecticut. just yesterday a student was injured in a school shooting in california. >>> the super bowl may not necessarily mean super returns for santa clara. the new 49er stadium is one of the three finalists to host the big game in 2016 or 2017. but the mercury news reports the nfl has given santa clara a new lists of demands. they include tax breaks and leasing the stadium...
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the massacre in newtown connecticut was a decisive moment. >> how was newtown? >> it brought back a lot of memories about what that was like. so two years ago today. and you hope that this kind of thing doesn't happen again. and you know what it does happen again. >> reporter: their goal is to get elected officials to do more, to prevent gun violence nationwide. it's an initiative similar to president obama's task force headed by joe biden. it's expected to lay out recommendations as early as the end of the month. but such efforts face opposition. some believe getting rid of guns will not keep citizens safe. >> you have a first amendment there's a second amendment. but guns do not kill people, we just had two murders my office investigated by knives. should we take all the knives away. i mean where do you draw the line. >> reporter: questions leaders are searching to answer. sandra endo, ktvu news. >>> a fisher price baby seat is being recalled due to mold. fisher price's newborn rocking seat is being recalled after mold was reported. at least 16 infants have be
the massacre in newtown connecticut was a decisive moment. >> how was newtown? >> it brought back a lot of memories about what that was like. so two years ago today. and you hope that this kind of thing doesn't happen again. and you know what it does happen again. >> reporter: their goal is to get elected officials to do more, to prevent gun violence nationwide. it's an initiative similar to president obama's task force headed by joe biden. it's expected to lay out...
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short year so far but... >> yes. >>> some fears of over crowding at connecticut schools. one person has an idea to increase the number of students at one school. >>> a giant squid was caught on dam a for the first time. plus you can get the morning's top stories while you were asleep send trait to your cell phone. >>> yesterday they texted the word wake up to 70123. [ male announcer ] pillsbury grands biscuits. delicious. but say i press a few out flat... add some beef sloppy joe sauce... and cheese fold it all up and boom! i just made an unbeatable unsloppy joe pillsbury grands biscuits. let the making begin. that's been wrapped in a flaky crust stuffed with a gooey center toasted up all golden brown then given a delicious design? a toaster strudel. pillsbury toaster strudel. so delicious...so fun. . >>> time now 5:23, first time ever, a giant squid was caught on camera, they believe it is 10 feet long and you can see it grab on to a smaller squid scientists were using as abate. the discovery -- as a bait, the discovery channel plans on using this as part of the show. >>
short year so far but... >> yes. >>> some fears of over crowding at connecticut schools. one person has an idea to increase the number of students at one school. >>> a giant squid was caught on dam a for the first time. plus you can get the morning's top stories while you were asleep send trait to your cell phone. >>> yesterday they texted the word wake up to 70123. [ male announcer ] pillsbury grands biscuits. delicious. but say i press a few out flat... add...
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. >>> and a special visitor comes to newtown, connecticut, today. former congresswoman gabby giffords is meeting with families of the 26 school attack victims. meantime, the school's children head back to class for their second day today in a new building, amid very tight security. abc's amy robach reports. >> reporter: officials say the buses were packed and attendance was high, as nearly 500 sandy hook students returned to class for the first time. >> most of the kids were excited. they're seeing friends they haven't seen in a while. they were anxious to get into the hallways and meet up with the other kids. and you could see the teachers had the same response. >> reporter: but for many parents, it was a difficult, emotional day. we were with erin milgram and her first grader, lauren, as they prepared for school. >> we just try to focus on the happy things. we really have no idea what we're doing. >> reporter: during the shooting, lauren's teacher hid her 15 students in a tiny bathroom. erin was one of many parents who stayed at school with their
. >>> and a special visitor comes to newtown, connecticut, today. former congresswoman gabby giffords is meeting with families of the 26 school attack victims. meantime, the school's children head back to class for their second day today in a new building, amid very tight security. abc's amy robach reports. >> reporter: officials say the buses were packed and attendance was high, as nearly 500 sandy hook students returned to class for the first time. >> most of the kids...
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connecticut school shooting newtown weighs fate of conn. school where 26 died parents of sandy hook elementary students are divided on whether their kids should return to the school building where a gunman slaughtered 20 first- graders and six adults last month. many of them made passionate arguments at an emotional public meeting sunday. school on the day of the shootings but weren't hurt, says the children shouldn't but stephanie carson said she can't imagine ever sending her son back to the building. their input. some newtown residents want to see the school demolished and a memorial built on the property in honor of those killed in the massacre. others say the school should be renovated and the areas where the killings occurred since the newtown, connecticut school shooting. it seems the conversation about gun control gets louder and louder. april williams has the latest details of the debate that has the whole country talking. >> they say that legislation cannot be made on just a narrow scope of just mental health for gun-control. >> t
connecticut school shooting newtown weighs fate of conn. school where 26 died parents of sandy hook elementary students are divided on whether their kids should return to the school building where a gunman slaughtered 20 first- graders and six adults last month. many of them made passionate arguments at an emotional public meeting sunday. school on the day of the shootings but weren't hurt, says the children shouldn't but stephanie carson said she can't imagine ever sending her son back to the...
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will the children that survived a connecticut school shooting are about to go back to school. what is being done now to make them feel safe and comfortable? >>> new members of congress are going to be sworn in on capitol hill tomorrow. the important event one new bay area congressman says is on his schedule today. >>> plus it was a tragic beginning to a new year when a husband and wife were swept out to sea. we'll tell you how the wife survived. [ male announcer ] the career landscape of america is changing. new jobs are here, and by 2025, we could have millions more that demand qualified college graduates. many in the bay area. at devry university, our market-responsive bachelor's and master's degree programs can give you what you need to succeed in today's careers and the ones on the horizon. get the know how you need for a new tomorrow at our 4 bay area locations, online or both. learn more at devry.edu. and let nothing stand in your way. >>> all right happening now a new york city bus terminal just reopened after a natural gas scare. you're taking a look live at the scene
will the children that survived a connecticut school shooting are about to go back to school. what is being done now to make them feel safe and comfortable? >>> new members of congress are going to be sworn in on capitol hill tomorrow. the important event one new bay area congressman says is on his schedule today. >>> plus it was a tragic beginning to a new year when a husband and wife were swept out to sea. we'll tell you how the wife survived. [ male announcer ] the career...
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. >>> it has been another difficult and emotional morning in newtown, connecticut, for the first time since that deadly shooting spree at sandy hook elementary almost three weeks ago. students and teachers who survived the attack returned to class. nbc's jay gray is taking a look at where the kids are going back to school. >> reporter: ribbons and posters line the roadway in. >> it is certainly a lot different. it's mixed emotions. >> reporter: emotions still raw, almost three weeks after the attack that left 20 first-graders and six staff members dead. >> it's hard for me to imagine the kids being there, but also the teachers being there during that incident and what that's doing to them psychologically. >> reporter: counselors are on the new campus today and will be there for as long as needed, sloung with a heavy and haley visible police presence. >> the monroe police have worked dill jeptly with the newtown police so we can feel secure. >> reporter: security that administrators are also trying to provide by making the new classrooms as similar to those at sandy hook as possible, m
. >>> it has been another difficult and emotional morning in newtown, connecticut, for the first time since that deadly shooting spree at sandy hook elementary almost three weeks ago. students and teachers who survived the attack returned to class. nbc's jay gray is taking a look at where the kids are going back to school. >> reporter: ribbons and posters line the roadway in. >> it is certainly a lot different. it's mixed emotions. >> reporter: emotions still raw,...
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. >>> new fallout from the connecticut shooting. four gun shows about an hour's drive from newtown, connecticut have been canceled. the events were not appropriate just weeks after the tragedy. however a promotetor in saratoga, new york is not going to cancel his show saying that gun shows should not be made scape goats. >>> vent doors have noticed a spike in sale due to concerns about the newtown, connecticut shooting and that it will lead to stricter gun control. >> we're looking at bigger numbers. and they're worried what might be coming as far as legislation and gun control and they want to get the guns and the ammunition that they can. >> california department of justice said that the gun sales in the state were up 126% compared to a decade ago. >>> the congressional task force will look into ways to prevent mass shootings like the one last month many connecticut. congresswoman spear has firsthand experience. she was shot and seriously wounded in 1978 during the assassination of congressman then leo rye on. >>> a company in col
. >>> new fallout from the connecticut shooting. four gun shows about an hour's drive from newtown, connecticut have been canceled. the events were not appropriate just weeks after the tragedy. however a promotetor in saratoga, new york is not going to cancel his show saying that gun shows should not be made scape goats. >>> vent doors have noticed a spike in sale due to concerns about the newtown, connecticut shooting and that it will lead to stricter gun control. >>...
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most that surrendered the gun today did it with the connecticut school massacre on their minds but they chose to hold the buy-back program today because it was the 84th birthday of martin luther king, jr. a victim of gun violence. >> i do not use them, i keep them around, so cash is better at this point. >> since the cash has run out, people will be given a voucher, if you still have a couple more hours to do it, the voucher congress redeemed in the next 30 days. in the meantime, the district attorney will be working to raise more money. all the guns collected today will be destroyed. >> the president will announce the new gun control proposal tomorrow. the president is expected to push for a ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines and universal background checks. as the gun debate continues the nra is facing new criticism, this time it's because of a game on itunes. it came out on the one-month of the sandy hook shootding. that was yesterday. players use a variety of of weapons, including assault weapons to fire on in door and outdoor gun ranges. the nra will not say they autho
most that surrendered the gun today did it with the connecticut school massacre on their minds but they chose to hold the buy-back program today because it was the 84th birthday of martin luther king, jr. a victim of gun violence. >> i do not use them, i keep them around, so cash is better at this point. >> since the cash has run out, people will be given a voucher, if you still have a couple more hours to do it, the voucher congress redeemed in the next 30 days. in the meantime,...
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. >>> the vice president led a round table on connecticut troll t. included hometown security secretary kathleen sabi hreurbgs io surbgs. much of the meeting focused on mental illness reform. it should have requirements that medical records of those dechaired inellible to hold a gun should be transmitted to a data base for background checks. >>> federal appeals court found barack obama's recess were unconstitutional. the senate was technically in session just after the new year in 2012. the white house argues the session was a sham meant to block the appointment and they were out of town for 20 days. >>> the president named his long time advisory as chief of staff. the preside said the 43-year- old played a role in every nation of his press tensey. the out going chief of staff has been nominated for treasure secretary. >>> new research suggests boosting iq of a child. children with fish oil in their diet are enrolled in preschool and have parents that engage in interactive reading are more than likely to have a higher iq. it can help brain developmen
. >>> the vice president led a round table on connecticut troll t. included hometown security secretary kathleen sabi hreurbgs io surbgs. much of the meeting focused on mental illness reform. it should have requirements that medical records of those dechaired inellible to hold a gun should be transmitted to a data base for background checks. >>> federal appeals court found barack obama's recess were unconstitutional. the senate was technically in session just after the new...
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this comes after the newtown connecticut shooting and the lawmaker says her comments were incentive. >>> another day, another fight in washington d.c. after president barack obama nominated a new secretary of defense. lawmakers are both sides of the aisle are both ready to file, carla? >> reporter: republicans and democrats alike took a stand against his nomination. chuck hagel reserved nomination to 2009 and turned off plenty as well as democrats. he shares his opinion even if it goes against the political grain. senators have expressed his comments with israel and iran as well as handling terrorists in the middle east but his quotes have been taken out of context. he will give a fair shake at a confirmation hearing but some are saying this will be the president's choice. >> reporter: i contacted dianne finestein's office and she said she wants to work with hagel to make sure he wants to secure the middle east and make sure service workers have a quality more on the opposition and more on the reaction when i see you next. ktvu channel 2 morning news. >> all right, now the next nomin
this comes after the newtown connecticut shooting and the lawmaker says her comments were incentive. >>> another day, another fight in washington d.c. after president barack obama nominated a new secretary of defense. lawmakers are both sides of the aisle are both ready to file, carla? >> reporter: republicans and democrats alike took a stand against his nomination. chuck hagel reserved nomination to 2009 and turned off plenty as well as democrats. he shares his opinion even if...
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are packed with recor crowds a month after the shooting at sandy hook elementary school in newtown, connecticut. >> it looks likes it has created demand. >> reporter: there is a dramatic increase in gun sales as lawmakers consider a federal ban on assault weapons. >> we believe that gun violence is a public health crisis! >> reporter: hundreds rallied in seattle yesterday in support of gun control. >> i think that there are more rational reasonable people who understand the difference between assault weapons and, you know, other types of guns that you might have for hunting purposes. >> reporter: vice president joe biden will give president obama his recommendations for curbing gun violence tomorrow. they could include restrictions on assault weapons and high capacity magazines as well as background checks on all gun buyers. the head of the national rifle association says he believes there's not enough support in congress to ban assault weapons. >> i would say that the likelihood is that they are not going to be able to get an assault weapons ban through this congress. >> reporter: it's a view
are packed with recor crowds a month after the shooting at sandy hook elementary school in newtown, connecticut. >> it looks likes it has created demand. >> reporter: there is a dramatic increase in gun sales as lawmakers consider a federal ban on assault weapons. >> we believe that gun violence is a public health crisis! >> reporter: hundreds rallied in seattle yesterday in support of gun control. >> i think that there are more rational reasonable people who...
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about 100 parents from newtown connecticut, the scene of last month's deadly elementary school attack. >> i feel hopeful, cautiously optimistic, i hope this is start of a bigger movement to keep not only our children safe but the citizens. >> it was one of several organized in cities across the united states, from san francisco to new jersey. >> i hope that the power of regular people will actually assert itself, in contrast to lobbying power of the nra. >> they say they're gearing up for an all out battle, insisting gun bans make no one safer. vice president biden is spearheading public push for new gun legislation that will strengthen background checks, limit high capacity ammunition magazines and get assault weapons off the streets. >> this is about action. no more talk. if not now, when. >> the american debate over guns. hitting home in the nation's capital. brian moore, nbc news, washington. >> the senate is set to begin hearings on gun control debate next wednesday. and supporters of gun control gathered in the bay area as part of the nationwide effort. >> gun control now! gun c
about 100 parents from newtown connecticut, the scene of last month's deadly elementary school attack. >> i feel hopeful, cautiously optimistic, i hope this is start of a bigger movement to keep not only our children safe but the citizens. >> it was one of several organized in cities across the united states, from san francisco to new jersey. >> i hope that the power of regular people will actually assert itself, in contrast to lobbying power of the nra. >> they say...
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connecticut. >>> gas prices creeping back up again. the bay area city that has seen the biggest jump. >>> happening right now we are looking in at conference going on. baltimore maryland we are more than 20 experts are going to speak at a summit about reducing gun violence in the united states. a hot topic right now. we're looking live at this. new york mayor will be giving a key address. democrats in the white house and in congress are working closely with his advocacy group mayors against ill reel guns to enact his gun control agenda. later this morning joe biden will meet with local members of congress about gun control as jacqueline fell reports the vice president is expected to give president obama a set of recommendations to curb give up violence. >> reporter: napa congressman mike thompson and jackie spear are leading that new congressional task force that is scheduled to meet with the vice president in a few hour here at the white house. now the congressional gun violence task force is expected to hold meetings and hearing this
connecticut. >>> gas prices creeping back up again. the bay area city that has seen the biggest jump. >>> happening right now we are looking in at conference going on. baltimore maryland we are more than 20 experts are going to speak at a summit about reducing gun violence in the united states. a hot topic right now. we're looking live at this. new york mayor will be giving a key address. democrats in the white house and in congress are working closely with his advocacy group...
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. >>> one month after the newtown, connecticut school shooting people there are now talking about what should be done with santa hook elementary school. at a meeting yesterday there were differing opinions on whether students and staff should ever go back to the building where a gunman killed 20 first graders and six teachers. some say the school should be torn down, replaced with a memorial to honor those that were killed december 14th. >> knock that school down and make it sacred ground. memorial to all the people that were destroyed that day. >> knocking down the school would be knocking down the memories of all the children that went there. >> this coming friday there will be another meeting about the school's future. newtown city leaders hope to make a decision by the spring. >>> large ships could soon face new restrictions when sailing under the bay bridge. it comes when an empty oil tank earn hit a span of the bridge last week. the harbor safety committee is revisiting guidelines about sailing in fog. preliminary recommendations could come in the next few weeks. >>> if you have
. >>> one month after the newtown, connecticut school shooting people there are now talking about what should be done with santa hook elementary school. at a meeting yesterday there were differing opinions on whether students and staff should ever go back to the building where a gunman killed 20 first graders and six teachers. some say the school should be torn down, replaced with a memorial to honor those that were killed december 14th. >> knock that school down and make it...
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. >> reporter: connecticut senators richard blumenthal and chris murphy are cosponsoring the bill. they say the shooting at sandy hook elementary school in newtown, connecticut proves there is a need to ban assault weapons. >> newtown fundamentally changed things. >> reporter: but the nra says law-abiding citizens need the same technology the criminals have. >> that means we believe in our right to defend ourselves and our families with semi- automatic firearms technology. >> reporter: the nra has a lot of support here on capitol hill especially in the house where many say an assault weapons ban has little chance of being passed. >> this is going to be a tough go. >> reporter: and it may be tough to win over some of the public, as well. on wednesday, sheriffs in missouri, california and texas announced they would not enforce new gun control laws such as an assault weapons ban. >> if there are laws passed that i feel and can prove that are unconstitutional, we will not enforce those rules and i think i have the powers to do that. >> reporter: president obama is sending vice presiden
. >> reporter: connecticut senators richard blumenthal and chris murphy are cosponsoring the bill. they say the shooting at sandy hook elementary school in newtown, connecticut proves there is a need to ban assault weapons. >> newtown fundamentally changed things. >> reporter: but the nra says law-abiding citizens need the same technology the criminals have. >> that means we believe in our right to defend ourselves and our families with semi- automatic firearms...
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morning they're in weapons they haven't used in years, some motivated by last month's school massacre in connecticut and they see their guns as a liability. >> i don't use in my head. and i if i can get it, you know, make my life a little easier, that's fine. >> you hear a lot of stories about, you know, the neighbor kid, breaks in your house, get the gun, stuff like that, they cost a lot of money to get a gun safe if you're not using it . the birthday, a man who stood for nonviolence. >> i can't think of a better symbol to use with regard to the fact that what we're trying to do is take weapons off the streets out of the homes, you know, i think if he was with us today he would support the idea. >> right now police officers are accepting guns at five different locations. all of that money came in from donations but again as we just mentioned, all of the cash has run out. so these folks here will be given vouchers, essentially iou and the district attorney's attorney's office hoping that more donations will come in so the folks came down to turn in their guns today will eventually that cash they cam
morning they're in weapons they haven't used in years, some motivated by last month's school massacre in connecticut and they see their guns as a liability. >> i don't use in my head. and i if i can get it, you know, make my life a little easier, that's fine. >> you hear a lot of stories about, you know, the neighbor kid, breaks in your house, get the gun, stuff like that, they cost a lot of money to get a gun safe if you're not using it . the birthday, a man who stood for...
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this comes in the wake of not only the school shooting in connecticut. but tragedies like the movie theatre shooting in colorado. and the california teenager who fired on classmates he said had been bullying him. there are more than 30- thousand gun deaths in the u.s. every year. the white house wants a wide-ranging plan that goes beyond weapons and ammo. and on its first day in congress8 bills were introduced - or re- with the problem. all of them are far from a done deal. but the president says he can handle it.. >> "my starting point.not politics.what makes sense, what works. >> >> catherine: , kron 4. bills. he says, the mere threat of defaulting on government obligations is hurting the economy. the government has hit its borrowing limit again. and is expected to run out of ways to pay bills by early march. >> frigid party seven degrees in half moon bay. 39 and concord. the the seven- tomorrow but 37 right now what happened bay this warming trend will continue. finally, and we could finally get a bit more mild temperatures as this week progresses'. t
this comes in the wake of not only the school shooting in connecticut. but tragedies like the movie theatre shooting in colorado. and the california teenager who fired on classmates he said had been bullying him. there are more than 30- thousand gun deaths in the u.s. every year. the white house wants a wide-ranging plan that goes beyond weapons and ammo. and on its first day in congress8 bills were introduced - or re- with the problem. all of them are far from a done deal. but the president...
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connecticut. the survivors of the deadly rampage are getting a fresh start at a new school in a neighboring community. rob explains the goal is to have a normal day as possible. >> as the children of sandy hook elementary school life at class the streets are lined with green ribbons, the colors the symbol of the sandy hook elementary school. people from around the world are also showing their support, some sending snowflakes with messages of love and hope that are now hanging throughout the new school. >> a great deal of thought and effort and volunteer work to make this as seamless as possible and make it...really, to look cheerful and happy. the newly named building design as a middle school has been modified for younger kids with sinks and toilets lowered and the sign "chalk hill middle school," reads sandy hook elementary school. in many classrooms students find everything as they left it including desks and backpacks. >> when you return to a familiarness, and something that feels comfort, tha
connecticut. the survivors of the deadly rampage are getting a fresh start at a new school in a neighboring community. rob explains the goal is to have a normal day as possible. >> as the children of sandy hook elementary school life at class the streets are lined with green ribbons, the colors the symbol of the sandy hook elementary school. people from around the world are also showing their support, some sending snowflakes with messages of love and hope that are now hanging throughout...
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after the shooting in newtown connecticut the focus is on assault weapons. passing new legislation could prove difficult with a split on gun control. the n ra has vowed to fight any new restrictions but more than a million people have signed a petition backed pie his group to stop the sale of assault weapons. >> she guns are not designed for support or defense. they are designed to kill large numbers of people quickly. >> reporter: the president said he is competent there are gun control steps he can take without congress but at least one republican here on capitol hill is threatening to file articles of i am -- articles of i am people ofment. are more on that when i -- impeachment. more on that when i see you next. >>> hagel will meet personnelly with dozens of senators. some are opposed to this and the critics will be there for the backing and the meeting with the armed services committee will happen within weeks. >>> a previously private study found, there are almost 3,000 unsafe buildings in san francisco, with 5 8,000 people living in those buildings. t
after the shooting in newtown connecticut the focus is on assault weapons. passing new legislation could prove difficult with a split on gun control. the n ra has vowed to fight any new restrictions but more than a million people have signed a petition backed pie his group to stop the sale of assault weapons. >> she guns are not designed for support or defense. they are designed to kill large numbers of people quickly. >> reporter: the president said he is competent there are gun...
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a connecticut state representative posted on facebook page, gabrielle giffords should stay out. she later clarified saying she didn't mean to be sentencive to gabrielle giffords but she didn't want anyone to exploit the elementary school shooting for political purposes. her words. >> thank you from washington, dc >> a lawsuit filed by a former suspect in the giants fan beating case has been thrown out after a beating outside dodgers stadium in 2011. he was cleared of the attack saying his rights were violated when the home was searched during the investigation. the judge said he was never charged so he had no case. two other men were eventually arrested and charged in the beating. >> now are expected to recover after being injured by an s.u.v. that plowed through a restaurant yesterday at the italian cafe. you can see the damage. the driver of a cadillac was trying to back from a parking space but had the s.u.v. to drive when he pressed on the accelerator he crashed through the dining room and out the other side of the building. the most severe injury was a broken leg. the drive
a connecticut state representative posted on facebook page, gabrielle giffords should stay out. she later clarified saying she didn't mean to be sentencive to gabrielle giffords but she didn't want anyone to exploit the elementary school shooting for political purposes. her words. >> thank you from washington, dc >> a lawsuit filed by a former suspect in the giants fan beating case has been thrown out after a beating outside dodgers stadium in 2011. he was cleared of the attack...